Ingredients for Basic Cake Mix Batter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
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How to Make Basic Cake Mix Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
31g
Carbs
11g
